[She sinks into his arms, and there is a pause. But a sudden confusion of cries is heard and they start apart. The gate is flung back and Adriel enters, shaken with awe. He looks from one to the other, silent.]

DAVID [At last.]

Adriel!

What have you!

ADRIEL

Saul … is slain!

MICHAL

My father?

ADRIEL

Slain!